Man, 31, held for impregnating daughter

PIC:Omoding in Otucopi police custody. Photos/ Tolbert Edait

Police in Soroti municipality are holding a 31-year-old man for impregnating his step-daughter.

The suspect, Jorem Omoding, is a resident of Awasi Village Kamuda Sub County in Soroti.

The victim's elder brother, Charles Olupot, told New Vision that the victim is a primary six pupil of Kamuda primary school in Soroti.

He said when their family learnt their sister was pregnant; they put her under pressure to reveal the person responsible.

Alupo at Otucopi police post

"We were shocked when my sister mentioned our step-father's name as a biological father of the baby she is carrying," he said.  

Alupo, 18, is now seven month pregnant and has since dropped out of school.

Omoding admitted responsibility for his daughter's pregnancy, but has asked for forgiveness.

"Yes, I am responsible for the pregnancy Alupo is carrying, but forgive me because I didn't know what I was doing. This is Satan's temptations," said Omoding while in police custody.

Omoding's elder brother, James Okol, said the suspect also has several cases including stealing his battery.

Police said they will prefer charges of incest and child abuse against the suspect.